Guide to the International Webern Society Records
1962-1989Cage 610

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Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries

Creator

International Webern Society

Title

International Webern Society Records

ID

Cage 610

Date [inclusive]

1962-1989

Extent

4.0 containers.

General Physical Description note

2 linear feet of shelf space.

Language

English

Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, financial records, membership rosters, newsletters, and programs from musical performances, all related to this organization for the encouragement of study and performance of the music composed by Anton Webern. Correspondants include Peter Armstrong, Paul Hedwall, Wallace McKenzie, Hans Moldenhauer and Robert Riseling.

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Biographical/Historical note

The International Webern Society was founded in 1962. The efforts of Hans Moldenhauer, a musicologist from Spokane, Washington, and biographer of Anton von Webern, were of considerable importance in bring the organization into being and long played a major role in the Society. The purpose of the organization was to encourage study and performance of the music of Anton von Webern. The organization was managed by officers at various locations, chiefly in the United States. The organization was dissolved in 1990.